How a Simple Password Reset Can Ruin Your Customer’s Experience
Published on January 23, 2024
Via Loginradius When done correctly, password resets can be easy and relatively painless for both the customer and the enterprise. By following tips mentioned in this blog, enterprises can ensure that the customers have a positive experience when resetting their passwords. Introduction It's happened to…
51% of users admit to resetting forgotten passwords once a month
Published on January 19, 2024
via Security Magazine New research from Entrust highlights current shifts in identity management. The Future of Identity report focused on passwordless authentication, hybrid identities and personally identifiable information (PII) ownership. Fifty-one percent of respondents admitted to resetting a password at least once a month because they can’t remember…
Advanced Software Products Group Announces the Release of ReACT v6.5, Packed with Enhanced Features and Developments
Published on January 16, 2024
Naples, FL - Advanced Software Products Group (ASPG, Inc.), a leading provider of innovative software solutions for almost 40 years, is pleased to announce the release of ReACT v6.5, the latest version of its powerful self-service password reset and authentication tool. This new release introduces…
Getting off the Attack Surface Hamster Wheel: Identity Can Help
Published on January 10, 2024
Via HackerNews IT professionals have developed a sophisticated understanding of the enterprise attack surface – what it is, how to quantify it and how to manage it. The process is simple: begin by thoroughly assessing the attack surface, encompassing the entire IT environment. Identify all…
Five bold cybersecurity predictions for 2024
Published on January 3, 2024
via VentureBeat Throughout its history, the cybersecurity industry has constantly reacted to attacker pivots as well as operational reality shifts, and the new year will be no different. The cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders is sure to intensify and become more complex as newer technologies like…
90+ Key Password Breach Statistics in 2023
Published on December 11, 2023
via Tech Report Password breaches have become common, a worrying trend today. Cybercriminals devise novel means of accessing people’s accounts and records, which many people do not want to encounter. One password should not be used for multiple accounts. Most people now have multiple passwords…
Cybersecurity Awareness Doesn’t Cut It; It’s Time to Focus on Behavior
Published on December 4, 2023
To borrow a line from social scientists, "abundant research shows that people who are simply given more information are unlikely to change their beliefs or behavior." And yet, here we are again, another Cybersecurity Awareness Month: the industry's Hallmark holiday that promotes spending on cybersecurity training videos, phishing simulators,…
Five Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024
Published on November 29, 2023
via Security Week The year 2023 saw heightened cybersecurity activity, with both security professionals and adversaries engaged in a constant cat-and-mouse game. The dynamic landscape of cyber threats and the ever-expanding digital attack surface have compelled organizations to refine and fortify their security architectures. Despite…
Password reset woes could cost FTSE 100 companies $156 million each month
Published on November 28, 2023
via Help Net Security Password resets could unnecessarily cost FTSE 100 businesses over $156 million every month, according to MyCena Security Solutions. This raises the question of the necessity of password resets, at a time when organizations must identify cost savings to survive the economic…
The most common passwords take less than a second to crack, research shows
Published on November 16, 2023
via CBS News Passwords help protect some of our most personal information, but often times they don't actually end up being that personal — making them very easy to circumvent. NordPass, a company that helps users generate passwords and keep them secure, has put out…